Lecturer

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Appointment: Non-tenure track, 2-year non-renewable appointment. 1/2 teaching load
for the first year, with additional responsibility for curriculum development in the area of civics, citizenship and democratic governance.
In the second year the teaching load will be 2/2. The Fellow is expected to pursue research in their field and contribute to civics
programming at UNH.

Start Date: August 2026

Position Description

The University of New Hampshire, Durham invites applications for a Lecturer in
Civics and Democratic Governance under the umbrella of the Responsible Governance and Sustainable Citizenship Project (RGSCP). Rank and the
area of expertise is open, but we are looking for candidates that engage, from any discipline, with issues of American civics, citizenship,
and democratic governance. The teaching load will be 1/2 in the first year and 2/2 in the second, with curriculum development being a
primary focus in the first semester. The successful candidate will be able to offer courses in civics and political institutions (especially
US institutions), as well as have the capacity to create new curriculum that will expand our university's offerings in these areas. The
candidate will work with faculty in other units across the university, especially in the new Honors College, to create a foundation for
civics education.

In addition, the Fellow will be expected to conduct research in their field and help create programming for RGSCP
in the area of civics.

RGSCP is a non-partisan and non-ideological project established in 2015 to support curriculum, programming and
outreach on issues of democratic and ethical governance, sustainable practices, and
citizenship.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching (75%)

• Three classes the first year (1/2), followed
  by two classes a semester thereafter

Research (25% of time for the last three semester)

• Fellows are invited to
  conduct research and publish in their field, or contribute research toward RGSCP's goals.

Curriculum Building (25% of time for
the first semester)

• Curriculum building with a focus on contributing to new curriculum in American civics and democratic
  governance in conjunction with the review of UNH's general education program.

Requirements

Minimum
Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Political Science or a related humanities/social
  science field, though candidates who concentrate on American civic institutions or civic life will be preferred.
• Demonstrated or
  potential excellence in teaching civics, democracy, governance, or related fields.
• Commitment to service, collaboration, and civic
  engagement consistent with the mission of RGSCP and the state of New Hampshire.

Application
Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My
Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Cover letter addressing teaching, research, and a
  potential vision of a center for civics, citizenship and democratic governance. Please note potential courses you may wish to
  teach;
• Curriculum vitae; and
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

About UNH &
Durham

Located in picturesque Durham, New Hampshire, UNH offers a vibrant academic environment with strong commitment to
research, teaching, and civic engagement. The university's proximity to state government and community organizations offers excellent
possibilities for civic partnerships. UNH supports faculty through robust professional development and encourages interdisciplinary
initiatives.

About RGSCP

The Responsible Governance and Sustainable Citizenship Project (RGSCP) is an initiative at the
University of New Hampshire that promotes ethics, citizenship, principled leadership, responsible governance and the creation of sustainable
institutions. It provides opportunities for students and citizens of New Hampshire to learn how to be involved citizens and members of
ethical, responsible, and productive communities, businesses and organizations by bringing the past into dialogue with the present in order
to inform the future. For more, see our website.

Compensation Pay Range:

$55,371
annually

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality
undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from
the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a
full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic
learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic
goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and
inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.
The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed
above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business
considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human
Resources

Location:
Durham

Salary Grade:
Faculty 01